Prepare against Philip Baier
DEU · World #32,809 classical · FIDE ID 12918547
Our database contains 46 games by Philip Baier, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Philip Baier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Baier before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,970 | 1,974 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 39.1% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Baier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Baier's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 56.0% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 40.0% | 65.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Baier usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Baier usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Baier usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Philip Baier's chess games
All 46 games by Philip Baier in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E64 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Thomas Hirschinger | 1,964 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | B10 |
| Mar 2026 | Bernhard Feith | 1,946 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | A40 |
| Aug 2011 | Stefan Wagner | 1,934 | 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | E64 |
| Apr 2026 | Max Lebershausen | 1,871 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Jan Wilk | 1,857 | 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,853 |
| 93. Pfälzischer Schachkongress - MAT I | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| 3rd Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,988 |
| ch-Pfalz HT1 87th | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,581 |
| ch-Zweibruecken PSB HT4 82nd | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,833 |
| 5th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Baier's chess games?
46 games by Philip Baier, from Sep 2011 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Philip Baier has played.
What does Philip Baier play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Philip Baier opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nc3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Baier answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philip Baier play as White?
As White, Philip Baier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Baier play as Black?
As Black, Philip Baier most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Philip Baier's FIDE rating?
Philip Baier is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Philip Baier played?
Our database contains 46 games by Philip Baier, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 12 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Baier?
46 games by Philip Baier reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.